PA West Soccer

Risk Management

PA West Soccer doesn't not provide the background checks. You must get them from the providers designated by Pennsylvania. We have provided an outline of what is needed and links to each of those clearances below. Please review the information on this page thoroughly. Once you've acquired the required clearances you will then upload them into our risk management system via the link provide below "To Access PA West Soccer's Online Risk Management Portal".

The PA Child Protective Services Law changed effective January 1, 2015. All background checks must be completed using the provider designated by Pennsylvania per the requirements of the law. Individuals fall into two categories…paid and volunteer…and each has its own set of required clearances. All individuals must upload the required documents into the PA West Soccer Online Risk Management System (link to the portal and additional info at the bottom of the page).

PA State Police Criminal Record Checks are free for volunteers and cost approximately 22.00 for those who are paid. They can be obtained online by visiting the State Police web site -Click Here.

Child Abuse History Report:

PA Child Abuse History Clearance requests may be made online - Click HereThey are free for volunteers and the cost is approximately 8.00 for those who are paid.

FBI Criminal Background Check:
To request an FBI Fingerprint Clearance: Click HereThis link will take you to the page managed by Identogo for the Commonwealth of PA to help individuals attain an FBI clearance. Attached at this link is a PDF with instructions and the Service Code you'll need to schedule an appointment for your digital fingerprinting. The approximate cost will be 21.35.

How To Receive Approval - PA West Soccer Online Risk Management System

Step 1 - Obtain the required documents from the appropriate agencies.

Step 2 - Upload the required documents into the PA West Soccer Online Risk Management System

PA West Soccer coaches, referees, and volunteers are required to comply with the Child Protective Services law. Please upload copies of your required documents into your record in the PA West Soccer Online Risk Management System. Using this system you'll create an application and upload your documents into your admin record. You'll use your current login info if you have an account in our online registration system; if you don't have an account you'll need to create one.